MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
steering column/wheel movement
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S of steering rack is worn and has play.
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
N/S of steering rack is worn and has play.
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FTW 583H is a 1969 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1969 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Lotus Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTW 583H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 57 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of FTW 583H?
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What year was FTW 583H registered?
FTW 583H is a 1969 Lotus Europa, first registered on 14 November 1969.
Is FTW 583H safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTW 583H shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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